The Daily Aztec

The Daily Aztec is a student-run newspaper that operates as a not-for-profit entity. It caters to the community of San Diego State University (SDSU) and the nearby College Area in San Diego, California.

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From Montreal to the Record Books: Rose Kanemy graduates from SDSU as the Aztecs’ ultimate playmaker

2 days ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

With a record-breaking 203 assists, the Scarlet and Black leader proved that vision, voice and values can define a legacy as much as any stat line Categories: There was never just one way to define Rose Kanemy. A scoring threat, yes. A consistent contributor, absolutely.
Senior Farewell: Katerina Portela

3 days ago | thedailyaztec.com | Katerina Portela

When I was a kid, I entered a warm art gallery in the North Shore of Oahu, Hawai’i, where I lived at the time with my parents. The artist was there, an aloha shirt-wearing, smiling and wrinkled man. After his talk, I approached him with a question. “How can I become an artist?” I asked, “What kind of paints should I use, or what sort of paint brushes do I need?”He thought for a moment, until his face betrayed an air of importance and secrecy.
More Than Minutes: Amanda Chambers cements her mark on the Aztecs and beyond

3 days ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

After four years of grit, growth, and culture-shifting leadership, the Canadian attacker reflects on her journey at San Diego State and the new path she’s paving outside the pool Categories: Amanda Chambers didn’t know exactly where her water polo journey would take her when she arrived at San Diego State in 2021.
Trinity Armstrong lifts SD Wave FC to dramatic 2-1 victory over Bay FC

1 week ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

San Diego’s youngest star secures a 95th-minute winner as the Wave celebrates its third straight win at Snapdragon Stadium Categories: Persistence, poise, and a touch of history defined San Diego Wave FC’s latest win — and it came courtesy of a 17-year-old.
Early deficit sinks No. 22 Aztecs in GCC third-place battle against Pacific

2 weeks ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

A slow start proved too much to overcome for the No. 22 San Diego State water polo team, as the Aztecs fell 16-9 to No. 21 Pacific in Sunday’s Golden Coast Conference (GCC) Tournament third-place game at Burns Aquatic Center. Despite another standout performance from sophomore standout Mimi Stoupas, who netted four goals for her 12th hat trick of the season, SDSU (15-15) surrendered six goals in the opening quarter and struggled to close the gap the rest of the way.
Aztecs’ comeback stalls against top-seeded LMU in GCC semifinal, will play for third place

2 weeks ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

San Diego State erased a three-goal deficit to tie it in the third, but the Lions’ late surge ended any championship hopes Categories: Despite a furious rally to tie the game midway through the third quarter, the No. 22-ranked San Diego State water polo team could not keep pace with top-seeded Loyola Marymount, falling 16-10 in Saturday’s Golden Coast Conference (GCC) Tournament semifinal at Burns Aquatic Center.
Hat trick heroes propel No. 22 SDSU past California Baptist into Golden Coast Conference semifinals

2 weeks ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

Spurred by hat tricks from Sammi Byers, Julianne Stark, and Mimi Stoupas, the No. 22-ranked San Diego State water polo team outlasted California Baptist 14-13 on Friday afternoon to punch its ticket to the semifinals of the 2025 Golden Coast Conference (GCC) Championship at Burns Aquatic Center. The fourth-seeded Aztecs (15-13) continued their dominance in quarterfinal matchups, improving to 6-0 all-time in opening-round GCC Tournament games.
No. 21 SDSU falls short 18-16 in Harper Cup shootout to No. 13 UCSD

3 weeks ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

The Aztecs’ regular-season finale against UC San Diego featured 34 combined goals, a 100th career goal for Mimi Stoupas, and a record-tying assist day for Rose Kanemy Categories: In a game that turned the pool into a scoreboard frenzy, the No. 21-ranked San Diego State Aztecs closed their 2025 regular season with a dramatic 18-16 loss to No. 13 UC San Diego in the 23rd edition of the Harper Cup — a game that shattered series scoring records and featured milestone performances from multiple...
No. 21 SDSU rallies late but falls to No. 9 LMU in Senior Day showdown

1 month ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

The Aztecs honored six seniors and nearly clawed back against conference-leading Loyola Marymount in a spirited 17-11 loss Categories: There were flowers. There were families. There were tears. And then there was a fight.
Eight actors, one Hamlet: How SDSU Theatre’s portrayal of ‘Hamlet’ seeks to explore family trauma, identity and a fragmented mind

1 month ago | thedailyaztec.com | Katerina Portela

Out of every dramatic role in theater, there is arguably none more well-known or complex than Hamlet. As the character with the most lines out of any Shakespearean play, whose descent into madness and passionate soliloquies (“To be or not to be,” anyone?) have inspired countless pop culture references, the role is coveted for any actor. Or, in a recent student adaptation, actors.